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Side Imaging Forums => 898c SI => Topic started by: RivRunR on October 18, 2012, 10:47:50 AM

Title: 898c SI - How to set up for 2D only?
Post by: RivRunR on October 18, 2012, 10:47:50 AM

I've got an 898c SI on my tin boat, using the SI transducer for SI only, with a Y cable and a XNT 9 20 T  for 2D.
I'm looking at buying a salt/brackish water boat, and just moving the 898 back and forth between it and my tin boat.
I don't think I'd use the SI features on the new boat that much, and don't particularly want to pay $270 for another SI transducer.

So, if I mounted an XNT 9 20 T on the new boat for 2D only, would I also need an AS SIDB Y cable, or could I just plug it in directly to the 898?

Thanks!

Title: Re: 898c SI - How to set up for 2D only?
Post by: sonar2000 on October 18, 2012, 11:12:21 AM

Riv....straight plug in...

Chuck

Title: Re: 898c SI - How to set up for 2D only?
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on October 18, 2012, 11:50:31 AM

You would also need to change the “Transducer Select” (or “Connected Transducer”) menu setting to “Dual Beam” and back to “Hi-Def Sidescan” when you move the unit back and forth.  The Dual Beam setting will have your 898c Si unit operating just like a 858c model unit (no Si or Di sonar menus or Views).

Title: Re: 898c SI - How to set up for 2D only?
Post by: RivRunR on October 18, 2012, 11:58:48 AM

Thanks gentlemen!!!

Title: Re: 898c SI - How to set up for 2D only?
Post by: Speedtroller on October 18, 2012, 06:52:27 PM

If you search online you can find the xhs 9 hdsi 180 t for a much cheaper price. I got one from amazon for 146.00 that included shipping and the mount.

Title: Re: 898c SI - How to set up for 2D only?
Post by: RivRunR on October 19, 2012, 07:49:11 AM

THANKS!